And it seems that both Republican and Democratic leaders agree on the move; the committees which oversee the nation’s air travel are committed to regulate the seat width and legroom over the next 5 years as part of their recently announced federal aviation programs.

The FAA originally rejected the proposed minimum standards and measurements citing safety measures, but lawmakers from both ends of the political spectrum seem determined to set requirements for them.

“Relief could soon be on the way for weary airline passengers facing smaller and smaller seats,” Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida said of the change.

More great news for consumers under the legislation: you will be refunded for services you paid for but did not receive and you won’t have to deal with noisy mobile phone calls or e-cigarettes. The bill also means that passengers can check strollers if they’re traveling with children, that live animals cannot be placed in overhead storage, pregnant passengers must board earlier than the majority of passengers, and airlines need to communicate better with customers during mass flight cancellations and changes.

The bill will also improve conditions for airline workers. Sexual misconduct will be targeted with a new task force and increased penalties for interfering with cabin or flight crew members, and a minimum of 10 hours rest between shifts will be required.

For those thinking it’s wishful thinking and it’ll be years before something as glorious as more legroom happens, good news: Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, is expecting the bill to move quickly to the President’s desk.